UK Writer
& Illustrator
Jackie
Morris
East of
the Sun, West of the Moon
Frances
Lincoln Children’s Books 2013 $29.50hb 168 pages
ISBN 978 1 8478 0294 1
Themes:
Journeys/ Old tales, retold/ Polar bears/ Read aloud/ Scandinavian fairy
stories
Love, loyalty
and freedom are woven together in this mystical story, retold from the
Scandinavian fairy tale of the same name. It takes the reader on a magical
journey to far mountains, deep, dark forests and into our imaginations. Not a
story for every child but for those who lose themselves in it and for any adult
who shares it with them, it will be an unforgettable experience.
Jackie
Morris has thought about the story and made preliminary sketches, particularly
of the polar bears which play a big part in the tale, for many years.
This is an excellent piece of book production – an almost square book that fits comfortably in
the hands.
Google Jackie’s
name for several great websites and samples of her illustrations.
Year 3 up/
Age 7 up
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